Injuries from a car accident can leave you bedridden and unable to do things on your own. It may even be impossible to attend to your usual work duties. As a result, you will miss out on wages or income you would have earned were it not for the accident.

In such a case, it is only fair that you get compensated for the lost income as part of the economic damages from your injuries. Here is what you need to know.

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New technology comes out all the time, but when it’s implemented in vehicles, you should take a look to see if it could help you stay safer.

While driverless cars and automated features may be the ultimate goal for safety advocates, there are some interesting new pieces of technology that can help people avoid collisions and stay safer on the roads.

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If you were involved in a serious crash caused by a reckless or negligent driver, in addition to dealing with your injuries, you may have a car with extensive damage. Even if it can be repaired, you may have no intention of ever driving it again.

However, how the insurance company will compensate you for it depends on whether it’s determined to be a “total loss.” People throw around the word “totaled,” but a total loss is based on a calculation.

States vary in how they determine whether a vehicle is a total loss. Under Missouri’s total loss law, a car is a total loss if the cost of repairs plus its salvage value equals 80% or more of its actual cash value (ACV) just before the crash.

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Every day, drivers take their eyes off the road and hands off the wheel to text, talk on the phone, eat, or anything else that takes their attention away from driving.

This type of driving can lead to serious accidents that can injure or kill drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. What are the different kinds of distracted driving, and what can you do if you find yourself in an accident with someone driving distracted?

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Anytime motorcyclists have to be around other vehicles, there is a risk that they could get badly hurt or killed in a crash. Motorcyclists aren’t always easy to see, so there is a chance that drivers may hit them without realizing they were around them.

Take, for example, a collision that happened in Missouri that has spurred a man into action advocating for better safety measures. The man states that his friend was badly hurt on his motorcycle when he was hit and left without help.

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The future is now yet we still don’t have hoverboards. Luckily we are starting to have more types of self-driving cars, which pura us all one step closer to an ideal, technologically advanced future. 

The luxury self-driving cars provide the means of getting from point A to point B without lifting a finger. Yet, it may be the fact that you don’t have to do much with a self-driving car that makes them dangerous. 

Self-driving cars are supposed to make life easier and safer. However, humans are prone to mistakes and it is the same humans that created this technology. You could face serious to permanent issues or injuries because of a faulty or untested self-driving car. Here’s what you should know:

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Are you ready for the 100 deadliest days of the summer? Because they’re almost here. As soon as Memorial Day hits, this deadly period of the year begins, and it won’t end until Labor Day.

Studies have found that thousands of people pass away in car accidents during these summer months, showing elevated levels when compared to the rest of the year. This doesn’t exclusively impact young drivers, but they are at the heart of the problem. All drivers need to know about the increased risk in the months to come.

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Anyone can get hurt in a car crash. Even the safest, most responsible driver could get hurt when another person runs a red light. Certain factors do increase your risk of getting into a crash.

The more time you spend on the road, the more miles you travel and the higher your overall risk for a collision. Men are significantly more likely than women to cause fatal car crashes, and even age can play a factor in someone’s risk.

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You’ve been saving up for a while to purchase a new vehicle. A brief search on the market shows a wide range of cars available. There are some good deals on brand new cars, but you’re a fan of the classic models. If you opt for a second-hand purchase, you might just have enough left over for a vacation too. 

Before you commit to a deal, it might be worth considering the safety features of each vehicle. Technology has vastly improved the safety of modern vehicles, with some key improvements outlined below. 

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Interstate speeds are much faster than speeds you’ll find in residential or commercial areas. This often makes them feel more dangerous because you’re moving so quickly, and young drivers especially feel like they really have to be alert and react promptly to any changes on the road. They may feel fine driving around town, but the idea of going on the interstate makes them nervous.

Even if you’ve gotten used to interstate driving and it no longer sparks this sort of reaction, you may find yourself wondering if there’s any truth to it. Is the interstate actually more dangerous than these other roads?

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